'Ray Donovan' season 5 'Las Vegas' spoilers: Natalie James hires Ray
The "Ray Donovan" cast, including Liev Schreiber as Raymond "Ray" Donovan, Jon Voight as Mickey Donovan, Pooch Hall as Daryll Donovan, Paula Malcomson as Abby Donovan, Dash Mihok as Brendan "Bunchy" Donovan, Eddie Marsan as Terrence "Terry" Donovan, Kerris Dorsey as Bridget Donovan, Steven Bauer as Avi Rudin and Devon Bagby as Conor Donovan, will have a new episode on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Australia and Sunday, Aug. 13 in the US. The upcoming episode's title is "Las Vegas." It will show movie star Natalie James (Lili Simmons) hiring Ray to protect her from an abusive husband/manager.
Spoiler alert: This article contains more season 5 'Ray Donovan' 2017 spoilers. Read on only if you want to know more about what happens in 'Las Vegas.'
"Ray Donovan" season 5, episode 2 will feature a flashback to Abby and Ray's 21st anniversary which was spent in Las Vegas watching Damon's (Dominique Columbus) first televised fight. According to the official website of the series, the latest episode will also feature film star Natalie James hiring Ray in the present time. She wants protection from her abusive manager/husband and is counting on Ray to provide it. This new client is connected to Sam Winslow (Susan Sarandon). Meanwhile, Maureen (Tara Buck) and Terry's wedding will be marred by tensions between the Dohertys and the Donovans. "Las Vegas" was directed by John Dahl and written by David Hollander and Miki Johnson. It will air in Australia on Foxtel and in the US on Showtime.
'Las Vegas' guest stars
According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), the guest stars in this episode are Tim Budas as Mish'e, James Dormuth and Kevin Hager as well dressed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans, Heiko Effenberger as a bartender / server, Ashley Nicole Murray as another fan, Ryan Radis as Beckett and Kathy Corpus as a VIP fight girlfriend. They will be joined by other stars including Tom Bonello as a brothel customer, Graham Rogers as Smitty, Brian Blu as a brothel cowboy, Shane Santos as a security guard and Anthony Vaughan as another VIP fight fan. Other uncredited actors and actresses will also appear in "Las Vegas," such as Jeff Marchitti and Rob Marchitti as UFC fans and Elena Omerini as another well-dressed fan.
'Ray Donovan' episodes: 'Abby,' 'Dog Walker,' 'Sold' and 'Shabbos Goy'
The episode prior to "Las Vegas" was "Abby," which aired in the US on Aug. 6. It was written and directed by David Hollander. It showed Ray starting his anger management sessions after a bar fight. He was ordered by the court to attend the said sessions.
Meanwhile, Daryll, Mickey and Bunchy prepared for a wedding. As for Conor, he slowly adjusted to military school while Bridget searched for one of her acquaintances in New York. Plus, Ray was hired by a new employer in this episode.
The "Ray Donovan" series airs in Australia on Tuesdays at 8.30 pm on Foxtel. It airs in the US on Showtime every Sunday at 9-10 pm EST. The next episodes after "Las Vegas" are "Dog Walker" (air date: Aug. 20), "Sold" (Aug. 27) and "Shabbos Goy" (Sept. 10). Stay tuned for more updates about Ray, aka the fixer for the rich and famous in Los Angeles, California.
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